EPR regulatory news

Quebec's updated deposit-refund system for beverage containers has reached an 81% recovery rate, demonstrating the effectiveness of the modernized producer responsibility framework for packaging waste.

Following enforcement action by the Dutch Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT) for violations of single-use plastic rules, McDonald's Netherlands must transition to reusable containers for on-premise food and bev…

The EU Commission has published an updated guide clarifying single-use plastic rules, including new provisions on packaging exemptions and mandatory marking requirements for producers and distributors.

The European Advocate General has requested the Court of Justice annul EU EPR regulations applicable to cosmetics and pharmaceutical products, creating uncertainty around producer obligations in these sectors.

Guidance on how automotive constructors must comply with the ELV regulation, including registration, reporting, and extended producer responsibility obligations for vehicle end-of-life management.

CONAI has published an informative note regarding the declaration of conformity for packaging under EU Regulation 2025/40, providing guidance to producers and operators on compliance requirements.

The Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (MASE) has released a self-assessment tool to help companies and packaging supply chain operators comply with the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)…

Report highlights that photovoltaic panels represent the only product category under Chile's EPR Law (REP) whose compliance is measured relative to estimated residues rather than actual amounts introduced to market, crea…

Italian artisan associations (Confartigianato, CNA, Casartigiani) have submitted requests to the Chamber's Environment Commission for compensation mechanisms to make a deposit return scheme (DRS) for single-use beverage…

The UK government (Defra) is reportedly weighing mitigation options to address record-breaking Packaging Recovery Note (PRN) prices, which have reached unprecedented levels. While no formal confirmation of specific measu…

Commentary arguing that Extended Producer Responsibility is not a 'recycling tax' but rather a fundamental component of industrial strategy and economic growth in the UK.

A regulatory analysis indicates that Australia's product stewardship system, a key tool for circular economy transition, is underperforming and requires enhanced national coordination and governance.

French environmental authorities report that numerous smartphone manufacturers are not meeting Extended Producer Responsibility obligations under the right-to-repair regulations, failing to provide adequate spare parts a…

The APCO, ACOR0, and Boomerang Alliance have aligned their positions on the need for an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) approach for packaging in Australia, signaling industry consensus on packaging reform.

From 1 October 2026, new restrictions on the export of hazardous chemical substances take effect across the EU. These restrictions extend producer responsibility for managing chemical substances throughout their lifecycl…

The European Commission has opened a public consultation on a unified EU format for national producer registries. This initiative aims to harmonize producer registration requirements across member states and enhance EPR…

The European Commission has published implementation guidance for the Digital Product Passport for batteries, which becomes mandatory from February 2027. The passport will enable producers to provide standardized informa…

Italy's Ministry of Environment has opened a public consultation on a decree introducing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations for furniture and furnishings manufacturers. The consultation period runs until…

Chile's Second Environmental Court annulled Supreme Decree No. 47 establishing collection and recovery targets for used lubricating oils under the REP law, citing essential procedural defects in its drafting. Implementat…

Exchange for Change has announced its proposed producer fees for the UK Deposit Return Scheme ahead of the scheme's launch in 2027, providing industry with details on how the scheme will operate.